HomeSt. Lawrence Martyr Church is located in New Bedford, Massachusetts and is a Catholic parish. Originally established as St. Mary’s Church on March 19, 1821, it is the fourth oldest Catholic church in Massachusetts. The parish has a rich history, having founded a Catholic Cemetery, three parochial grammar schools, and the first Catholic High School in the area, all staffed by the Sisters of Mercy. Current information about specific ministries and programs is not detailed; for more information, please contact the parish directly.
